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Danielle Dunn

Seafood Grilled Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • loaf of brioche bread
  • 2 lobster tails optional
  • 1 lb white shrimp, peeled, deviened with tail off
  • 1 cup crabmeat, cooked any kind of fresh crabmeat, not canned
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning Old Bay recommended
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups white cheddar, shredded
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup
  • vegetable oil for skillet
  • 4 thyme sprigs optional
  • 3 lemon slices optional
  • 1 tbsp white wine optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water to boil along with optional thyme sprigs, wine and lemon slices. Once water has started to boil add lobster tails. Cover and steam for 4 minutes. Remove cover and add shrimp. Cover and steam for additional 4 minutes. If choosing to use lobster tails, skip that step and just steam the shrimp for the 4 minutes.
  2. Chop lobster and shrimp into small chunks.
  3. In a medium bowl, add seafood, parsley, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Taste mixture and add more cajun seasoning if needed.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tsp of oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side, and place opposite side down in skillet. On one slice of bread, add a layer of sharp and white cheddar, a generous amount of the seafood mixture and another layer of cheese. Top with other slice of bread and grill on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted. I typically flip approximately 4-5 times to get it golden brown to my liking.
  5. Repeat steps until as many sandwiches as possible are made.

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